Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front

Feb 16, 2026

Michael Arthur Richard Murphy, age 95, of Salt Lake City, passed away on February 16, 2026, after complications of acute pancreatitis.

Michael was born on March 15, 1930, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to the late Michael John Richard Murphy and Helen Bernice Choate Murphy. He was the third of five children. He was preceded in death by his wife Ellen, his...

Feb 16, 2026

Bryan Clayton Strate, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his wife and family at his home in Taylorsville, Utah, on February 16, 2026. His life was defined by hard work, faith, kindness, and a deep devotion to his family.

Born on June 11, 1946, in Cardston, Alberta, Canada, Bryan, son of LaVona and Orene...

Feb 15, 2026

Christopher Jon Evans Murano, 56, passed away unexpectedly at his home on February 15, 2026. He was born on August 27, 1969, to Carol Marie Murano and Clyde Lamar Evans.

Christopher had a deep passion for homes and found great joy in his career in real estate. He was known for his sharp wit—almost as sharp as his impeccable sense of...

Feb 15, 2026

Marlene Orlob, age 90, passed away on February 15, 2026, in Murray, Utah. She was born on January 7, 1936, in San Francisco, California.

On December 18, 1968, she married the love of her life, August Leon Orlob. Together they built a life filled with love, companionship, and shared memories.

Marlene spent many years working as a travel agent, a profession that...

Feb 15, 2026

Helen Lombardi passed away on February 15, 2026 in Sandy, Utah. She was born on May 23, 1935, in Glendale, Idaho to Oleen Alder Jensen and Ellen Porter. She married Cliff Lombardi in 1978.

Helen was blessed with a daughter and five sons, along with two stepchildren. She enjoyed high school, going on to graduate and attend business college. She loved...

Feb 14, 2026

Kenneth Wade Reese, age 80. Died on February 14, 2026, in Taylorsville, Utah. He was Born September 26, 1945, In Salt Lake City, Utah, to Lyle M. Reese and Virginia Anna Estella Brown.Kenny passed away two days after receiving news that he was cancer free. He had beat stage three Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma in the setting of a multitude of additional...

Feb 14, 2026

Gene Alan Bates, age 78, passed away on February 14, 2026. He was born at home on June 13, 1947, in Provo, Utah, to Paul Warr Bates and Mildred Davis. He married Joylene Beck of Alpine, Utah, on April 16, 1971, in the Salt Lake City Temple, after meeting on a blind date only four months prior. After ten...

Feb 13, 2026

Leon Ernest Munk passed away on February 13, 2026, in South Jordan, Utah. He was born on May 16, 1941, in Price, Utah to Jeanne Giraud and Howard Munk. He married Carol Elaine Martin on September 23, 1991.

Leon served in the United States Navy from 1960 to 1964 aboard the USS Turner Joy and then the USS Wilkinson, where he...

Feb 12, 2026

Velma “Louise” Dugat Bingham passed away peacefully at her home in Cottonwood Heights, Utah on February 12, 2026 at the age of 89. She was born January 8, 1937 in Corpus Christie, Texas to Francis Arnold Dugat and Wilber Louise Owin Dugat. She married her beloved husband, Dean Laray Bingham on July 8th, 1955. They were later sealed in the Arizona...

Feb 12, 2026

Patricia Redding, 78, passed away peacefully with family by her side on February 12, 2026, in Farmington, Utah. Born on December 3, 1947, in Ogden Utah, Patricia lived a life defined by dedication, strength, and love for her family. She carried herself with grace and warmth, touching the lives of those around her through both her kindness and her...

Feb 12, 2026

LaVar Jay McAllister, age 92, of Saratoga Springs, Utah, left this earthly realm on February 12, 2026, after a long, admirably fought battle with Alzheimer's, and lastly a short medical issue.

He was a devoted and loving husband to his wife Kathleen (Collett) for 66 years. He was also a loving father to his children, Deborah Veater...

Feb 11, 2026

Xavier Cruz Saucedo, 18, passed away on February 11, 2026, in Eagle Mountain, Utah. He was born on September 7, 2007, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Gabriela Herrera and Javier Saucedo. He is the beloved younger brother of Jazlin Saucedo-Ramirez.

Xavier was a genuine, kindhearted, respectful, and loving young man whose smile could light up any room. Though he could...

Feb 11, 2026

Doug Mounteer, 62, of Sandy, Utah, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026. Born on November 23, 1963, in Murray, Utah, Doug grew up with grit and determination that he carried throughout his life. Known for his tough exterior and no-nonsense approach, those who truly knew him understood the deep loyalty, generosity, and fierce love he held for his family...

Feb 11, 2026

Our beloved mother, Heidi Lynn Carsey, passed away on February 11, 2026, at the age of 65. She was a force of nature, a source of endless laughter, and the heart of our family. To know Heidi was to love her. Her generosity and kindness extended not only to family and friends but to all who knew her. Heidi was...

Feb 11, 2026

Brent Donell Hardcastle, a beloved brother, father, grandfather, mentor, and friend, passed away in his home on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, just two weeks after his 69th birthday. He was born on January 27, 1957 to his late parents, Dimond and Vivian Hardcastle.

Brent has joined his beloved wife, Patricia Ann Andersen Hardcastle. He is survived by his three children: J.I....

Feb 11, 2026

Eliana (Yany) Saldivar, passed away on February 11th, 2026 in Herriman, Utah at the age of 83, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 27, 1942 in Santiago, Chile to Eduardo Toledo and Maria Rosas Toledo. She married and was sealed in the Salt Lake Temple to John G Saldivar, the love of her life, on November...

Feb 9, 2026

Murray, UT - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Joan Fisher on February 9, at the age of 89.Joan was born and raised in Murray, Utah and lived a life marked by compassion, kindness, strength and devotion to her friends and family.Joan was predeceased by her husband Bryan Fisher and her parents Jesse and Mary Barrett. She is survived...

Feb 9, 2026

Carol Elaine Munk passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026, in South Jordan, Utah. She was born on April 15, 1943, in Brooklyn, New York to Helen Peterson and Chalmer Martin. She married Leon Ernest Munk on September 28, 1991.

Carol had a deep connection for others and lasting relationships. She learned Spanish so she could better communicate with her longtime...

Feb 9, 2026

Kristine Kay Karren was born on January 28, 1964, to Keith O. and Carol B. Karren. She was the last of their seven children. She was born in Seattle, Washington, where dad was finishing up his final years of dental school at the University of Washington.

She would never remember her early days living in Washington state, as the family moved...

Feb 9, 2026

Carolyn C. Lloyd passed away on February 9, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born on January 15, 1942 in Payson, Utah to Reed Luke Clegg and Naomi Harmer Clegg. She married Ronald B. Lloyd on September 5, 1959.

Carolyn took pride in her work and taught all of her children and grandchildren the importance of a hard work...